Handling a Surprise Special Assessment

When a closing attorney told the buyer about a pending special assessment on a condo purchase, the buyer was shocked. Now what?

Tips for Getting the Best Mortgage Rate

Some strategies to get the lowest mortgage rate include taking control of a debt-to-ratio income and maintaining a strong employment record. 

U.S. Consumer Confidence Increases in May

After three months of declines, confidence among U.S. consumers ticked up though they remain anxious about inflation. Analysts were expecting the index to drop again.

Can I Do Anything About My Neighbor’s Leaves?

What should a homeowner do when the wind blows the leaves from the neighbor’s tree to his side of the fence? Remove them.